01588nas a2200277   4500000000100000008004100001260003200042653002100074100001500095700001300110700001300123700001300136700001200149700001500161700001300176700001300189700001600202700001300218700001500231700001200246245015700258856008600415490000600501520078900507022001401296       2022                            d  bPan African Medical Journal10aGeneral Medicine1 aMohammed Y1 aZainu SM1 aManga MM1 aJimoh AK1 aEgbe EO1 aAbubakar J1 aSaminu Y1 aShittu U1 aGalalain SM1 aLawal SU1 aMohammed K1 aEgah DZ00aGuinea worm eradication: the need for sustained surveillance using One Health approach amidst COVID-19 pandemic and worsening armed conflicts in Nigeria  uhttps://www.one-health.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/8/19/pdf/19.pdf0 v83 a<p>Pockets of cases of guinea worm disease exist globally, despite several deadlines set for eradication. Previously, Nigeria was known to be endemic for guinea worm disease, until 2008 when it recorded zero case. In the past, guinea worm was thought to be an exclusive human disease. However, recent evidences have implicated animals. Hence, there is need for the use of novel methods of surveillance that integrates human, animal and environmental health as one. Guinea worm may find its way back into our midst as Nigeria faced numerous security challenges in addition to COVID-19 pandemic capable of negatively impacting surveillance efforts. Hence, multidisciplinary approach using one health should be employed to sustain the gains made in guinea worm eradication efforts.</p>
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